The policy prohibits sexually explicit content across all media formats, including synthetic or AI-altered content, and extends to content promoting the creation or distribution of such material. Violations are classified as egregious and result in immediate account suspension without prior warning.
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The explicit inclusion of synthetic and AI-altered sexually explicit content within the prohibition scope addresses emerging content categories, and the egregious classification means violations trigger immediate account suspension with reinstatement described as occurring only in compelling circumstances.
Under this clause, advertisers whose accounts are found to contain or promote sexually explicit content, including synthetic or AI-generated material, are subject to immediate account suspension without prior notice. The policy states these violations are considered egregious and subject to the same enforcement consequences as child sexual abuse material violations.
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Compare across platforms →"Text, image, audio, or video of graphic sexual acts intended to arouse. Content promoting underage, non-consensual, or other illegal sexual themes, whether simulated or real. Content promoting the creation or distribution of synthetic content that has been altered or generated to be sexually explicit or contain nudity as described above. Violations of this policy are taken very seriously and are considered egregious.Excerpt from Google Ads's Prohibited Content Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision interacts with FTC Act standards regarding deceptive or unfair advertising and engages obscenity standards under applicable federal and state law.
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The explicit inclusion of synthetic and AI-altered sexually explicit content within the prohibition scope addresses emerging content categories, and the egregious classification means violations trigger immediate account suspension with reinstatement described as occurring only in compelling circumstances.
Under this clause, advertisers whose accounts are found to contain or promote sexually explicit content, including synthetic or AI-generated material, are subject to immediate account suspension without prior notice. The policy states these violations are considered egregious and subject to the same enforcement consequences as child sexual abuse material violations.
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